New Zealand Rifle Brigade (Earl of Liverpool's Own)
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The New Zealand Rifle Brigade (Earl of Liverpool's Own), affectionately known as The Dinks, was formed on 1 May 1915 as the third brigade of the New Zealand Division, part of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. During the First World War it fought in Egypt, against the Senussi, and then on the Western Front. It was disbanded on 4 February 1919.
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The New Zealand Rifle Brigade | |
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Active | 1 May 1915 – 4 February 1919 |
Country | New Zealand |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Four battalions |
Nickname(s) | "The Dinks" |
Motto(s) | Soyes Ferme |
Engagements | First World War |
Commanders | |
Honorary Colonel | Earl of Liverpool |
Colonel-in-Chief | Duke of Connaught |
Notable commanders | Harry Fulton Herbert Ernest Hart |
Insignia | |
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